Why Urban Mobility's Leading Player is Betting on India Ft. Arrive

About this episode

The episode discusses the complexities of urban mobility and how India is becoming a key player in innovation within this space.

Every day, millions of people navigate cities through a maze of apps, systems, and decisions - yet urban mobility remains one of the most fragmented and complex challenges cities face today. As cities grow denser and regulations, infrastructure, and mobility systems become increasingly disconnected, the pressure to keep cities moving efficiently continues to rise. Behind all of this lies an invisible intelligence layer that determines whether urban mobility works seamlessly or breaks down at scale. In this episode, Amita Goyal, Managing Partner at Zinnov, sits down with Arrive’s Chief Operating Officer, Jérôme Selva, and Chief Technology Officer, Sandesh Bhat, to unpack how global mobility systems are built and scaled across 90 countries and 20,000 cities. From orchestrating movement at the Paris Olympics to building frictionless, AI-driven mobility experiences, the conversation explores what it takes to connect cities, systems, and users at scale. The discussion also dives into why India is emerging as a critical innovation hub and how talent will shape the future of urban mobility. If you’re interested in systems thinking, global platforms, and building for real-world…

People in this episode

Host: Amita Goyal

Guests: Jérôme Selva, Sandesh Bhat

Topics covered

• urban mobility
• AI-driven experiences
• global mobility systems
• innovation in India
• city infrastructure
• systems thinking

Keywords

• urban mobility
• AI
• infrastructure
• innovation
• global platforms
• city systems

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Arrive

Places: India, Paris, 90 countries, 20,000 cities

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